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post #691 of 1182
9/23/12 at 10:38am

Is it working as usb audio dac with the samsung galaxy s3 ?

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post #692 of 1182
9/23/12 at 10:39pm

Echoing the above question. I wonder if there's a mini->usb cable small enough that you could lay the Dragonfly along the back of a phone for a super low-profile DAC / amp + phone combo. While it lacks the controls of a traditional DAC / amp like the E17 or somesuch, I'm sure Android has apps that provide good mixing / EQ options if needed.

 

Any comparisons of the DF's amp performance?

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post #693 of 1182
9/24/12 at 12:26am

I still don't get HOW it uses the computer's volume control to control an analog volume control. I'm pretty ignorant here, so please, can someone explain?

 

It looks pretty nice!

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post #694 of 1182
9/24/12 at 1:11am

I don't know how to differentiate the sound signature of the dac and amp (I have O2/ODAC combo and Dragon Fly that drive my Mad Dog)

But here's what I can say. The DF is an amazing amp/dac. It drives my Sen HD650 at 30% of windows volume and drive my Mad Dog at 50% of windows volume. (100% volume in foobar)

I enjoy the sound from the DF to my 2 cans much more than the O2/ODAC because of it brings out the musical that I can stay back and enjoy listening, while O2/ODAC is so much analytical that I have my focus on the sounds rather than the music. However, I notice the O2/ODAC have smoother high, and bass goes very deep.

The Dragon Fly is a great amp/dac.


Edited by haquocdung - 9/24/12 at 1:13am
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post #695 of 1182
9/24/12 at 9:15am

How do you remove the dragon fly amp/dac from the laptop?

I dont see the options of unplug it.

I would like to maximize the life span of this little baby.

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post #696 of 1182
9/24/12 at 9:19am

You grab it with your fingers and pull it out

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post #697 of 1182
9/24/12 at 10:40am

^As simple as it gets.  If you're worried about the wear on the USB connector, purchase a female USB extension cable.

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post #698 of 1182
9/24/12 at 11:37am
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Originally Posted by haquocdung View Post

How do you remove the dragon fly amp/dac from the laptop?

I dont see the options of unplug it.

I would like to maximize the life span of this little baby.

 

As far as I know there's nothing you have to do with the OS before removing the DragonFly. 

You don't have to "Eject" the Dragonfly like you normally would do with a USB flash drive.

Just carefully pull it straight out and you should be good!

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post #699 of 1182
9/24/12 at 1:51pm

Thanks for the info re the D7000's.

A couple more questions; I will need a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter for the DF, are there any sonic differences between the cheap brands and something like the Grado?

Alsocould there be any advantage to geting a USB 3.0 extension cable vs. a USB 2.0? They're only a couple of bucks more.....


Edited by Alexdad54 - 9/24/12 at 1:59pm
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post #700 of 1182
9/24/12 at 2:23pm
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Thanks for the info re the D7000's.

A couple more questions; I will need a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter for the DF, are there any sonic differences between the cheap brands and something like the Grado?

Alsocould there be any advantage to geting a USB 3.0 extension cable vs. a USB 2.0? They're only a couple of bucks more.....

 

I don't know about sonic benefits but with the Dragonfly I'd think you would want to get something like the Grado where the 1/4" is on a cable away from the 1/8" jack. Using one of the single piece ones would probably weigh the DF down quite a bit.

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post #701 of 1182
9/24/12 at 2:41pm
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Originally Posted by haquocdung View Post

I don't know how to differentiate the sound signature of the dac and amp (I have O2/ODAC combo and Dragon Fly that drive my Mad Dog)

But here's what I can say. The DF is an amazing amp/dac. It drives my Sen HD650 at 30% of windows volume and drive my Mad Dog at 50% of windows volume. (100% volume in foobar)

I enjoy the sound from the DF to my 2 cans much more than the O2/ODAC because of it brings out the musical that I can stay back and enjoy listening, while O2/ODAC is so much analytical that I have my focus on the sounds rather than the music. However, I notice the O2/ODAC have smoother high, and bass goes very deep.

The Dragon Fly is a great amp/dac.

 

Try the DF -> O2 -> Mad Dog.  I absolutely loved it with my Thunderpants, just find the DF amp out to be a tad underdriven for the task compared to the O2.

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post #702 of 1182
9/24/12 at 2:50pm

Listening to the Dragonfly straight out to the ATH-W3000ANV's, it sounds pretty darn good.

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post #703 of 1182
9/24/12 at 4:15pm
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I don't know about sonic benefits but with the Dragonfly I'd think you would want to get something like the Grado where the 1/4" is on a cable away from the 1/8" jack. Using one of the single piece ones would probably weigh the DF down quite a bit.

Thanks, II was looking at the Grado but it doesn't seem to be available here in the GWN (Canada).....

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post #704 of 1182
9/24/12 at 4:20pm
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Thanks, II was looking at the Grado but it doesn't seem to be available here in the GWN (Canada).....

Where in Canada are you located?
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post #705 of 1182
9/24/12 at 5:36pm

Got mine at Bay Bloor Radio in Toronto.  Any place that sells Grado headphones should stock them. There's alway eBay.

 

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Thanks, II was looking at the Grado but it doesn't seem to be available here in the GWN (Canada).....

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